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by bruvs1
Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: 318is v m3
Replies: 36
Views: 2693

Re: 318is v m3

I've used both 4 lug and 5 lug for rallying, imo theres little point changing the E30 geometry to E36 when rally bilsteins are readily available for 4 lug 51mm struts and for the back. The 4 lug front suspension does have a smaller wheel bearing but its hardly under designed and the blue book for ra...
by bruvs1
Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318is increasing idling rpm (cams)
Replies: 7
Views: 289

Re: 318is increasing idling rpm (cams)

I take it theres no air leaks anywhere from the TB and ICV - you've probably checked. Could you use the throttle stop screw on the throttle body to get you by? BTW, when i put the cams in my mates engine, etc, etc, i chucked the throttle heater plate, all those silly hoses, heat exchangers and the i...
by bruvs1
Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Can anyone help with a `Becker BE 0774' code
Replies: 0
Views: 55

Can anyone help with a `Becker BE 0774' code

I found my tourer with a flat battery and now have no sounds other than the m20 :(
Can anyone supply me with a code for my `BMW Bavaria C Business' Becker BE 0774 A7608000 ?
All help appreciated 8) , i'll get a few more mpg too :o:
by bruvs1
Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Weight loss tips
Replies: 14
Views: 824

Re: Weight loss tips

if you arent bothered about impact damage, make some lightweight bumper irons and fit plain old run of the mill plastic bumpers.
by bruvs1
Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 pickups.....
Replies: 50
Views: 2178

Re: e30 pickups.....

This was at Brands Hatch with the Dutch Supercar Challenge a while back 8) :
Image

ex. factory ?
by bruvs1
Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M40 to M20 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 1326

Re:

i've just noticed a few more m40 > m20 threads but i'll stick with this one: here our new m40 tourer shell: http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w223/jmcsnc/tourer1-1.jpg heres the engine its a 6k, alot cleaner than when we removed it 8) http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w223/jmcsnc/m20-25.jpg had su...
by bruvs1
Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What a day!
Replies: 18
Views: 612

Re:

post moved to tech, sorry, :o:
by bruvs1
Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M40 to M20 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 1326

Re:

8) i agree the 2 JMC's think alike!
by bruvs1
Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M40 to M20 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 1326

Re: M40 to M20 conversion

yes i'm thinking for for the extra pipe, as theres a nearly new system on the donor.
by bruvs1
Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M40 to M20 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 1326

Re: M40 to M20 conversion

Thanks brian, even better i'll just swap the plug as you say. If the car side is the fuse box side then we should be ok. One thing i've noticed is that the rear valance will need a cut and a return edge. My next job is to open up the sump and see if the six pot is as good as it sounds. Will get some...
by bruvs1
Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:59 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M40 to M20 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 1326

Re: M40 to M20 conversion

i've removed all the 325i donor running gear now and engine loom. I have also checked the pin 20 on both cars, they both have the red/yellow wire 8) . Am i correct in saying i can leave the dash wiring in place and just swap the clocks over to suit the six pot?
Thanks
by bruvs1
Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Power handling of the E30 chassis
Replies: 76
Views: 4767

Re: Power handling of the E30 chassis

Metro group B rally cars had the roll cage tube within the front windscreen pillars, to keep visibility out of the front good. It would be alot of work but very discreet.

edit: holy smoke just clocked the turbo 8O
by bruvs1
Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M40 to M20 conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 1326

Re: M40 to M20 conversion

i have a rotten 325i 4 door with a sweet m20 that i'm going to put into my `new` LHD (dont ask :o: ) m40 tourer (has a dead cam etc,etc). I have noted your sticky Brian with thanks. Will the Left hand drive issue catch me out on anything?
Thanks
John
by bruvs1
Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Isle of Man Rally - e30 get's air"!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 237

Re: Isle of Man Rally - e30 get's air"!!!

lloydie, you do need to get your car done, your roads are alot of fun when they are closed :D 8) I'm the one adopting the crash position, 8O no one told us it had a reputation for car killing, it didnt feel that bad on the recce. :? Heres an in-car selection: ss2 knocksharry http://uk.youtube.com/wa...
by bruvs1
Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel oil light stuck on?
Replies: 11
Views: 395

Re:

its my understanding too that m3's have a blanking plate instead...less baggage more oil. 8)
by bruvs1
Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel oil light stuck on?
Replies: 11
Views: 395

Re: Check panel oil light stuck on?

Sorry, i've had three 320iS's directly from italy no other owners, all have had an oil sender bolted in the underside of the sump, the check panel is as original too....in italian.
i'd check your information source.
by bruvs1
Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel oil light stuck on?
Replies: 11
Views: 395

Re:

checked all the connections again, tried another sump sender and did a reset for good measure - still no joy :(
i think i'll have to get a wiring diagram now, i must have disturbed something on the bulkhead when i cured the squelling heater motor :?
by bruvs1
Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel oil light stuck on?
Replies: 11
Views: 395

Re:

brill info guys 8) , i did a reset but i was rushing and did not look into the roof check panel :o: i'll run thro' your suggestions probably on saturday now - i'll report back :D
by bruvs1
Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel oil light stuck on?
Replies: 11
Views: 395

Thanks, i'll drain some oil and pull it out to check. 8)
by bruvs1
Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel oil light stuck on?
Replies: 11
Views: 395

Check panel oil light stuck on?

The annoying red `motor oil' light has come on on my 320iS :( . The engine is sweet and the levels are too :) . So i presume i have a wiring fault if there is no way of switching the damn thing off :? . It came on after i had cleaned the heater fan motor out and lubricated the bearings. I've cleaned...